Job Description

Site Name: UK - London - Brentford
Posted Date: Dec 1 2023

Senior Product Communications Manager \xe2\x80\x93 ViiV Healthcare

Location: UK, GSK House (Brentford \xe2\x80\x93 Tottenham Court Road)

Duration: 12 months FTC/secondment

Job Purpose The Senior Manager, Portfolio Product Communications is accountable for developing and delivering strategic communications support for our portfolio of products. This role will partner with commercial and matrix teams to ensure aligned and business focused communications support across internal and external efforts to support the current and future treatment and prevention portfolio. This role requires a high level of credibility, and very strong interpersonal skills in supporting the implementation of external product communications initiatives. The role also requires an ability to simultaneously manage numerous, concurrent projects whilst identifying and focusing on key priorities given the breadth of the communications remit, and the often-unpredictable nature of day-to-day issues arising within this complex business environment. Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with Director of Portfolio Product Communications, develop and execute proactive product communication strategies and plans for the ViiV portfolio with an innovative mindset.
• Lead the development and execution of media relations activities, including press releases, media briefings, interviews, and media events.
• Issues/Crisis Management: Support the development of communications strategies on a wide range of business, social, and political issues and risks that could negatively damage ViiV HC\xe2\x80\x99s reputation, performance, or the business operating environment.
• Teamwork: It is critical that this role is connected across the broader communications team, with a structured approach to sharing information and working with colleagues in key functions\xe2\x80\x93 including Global Communications, Government Affairs and broader US Communications External team and other matrix partners including marketing, regulatory, medical, and legal.
• Leadership: Leverage influence and collaborative ways of working across ViiV HC to create alignment on key issues/positions and stay well-informed on global issues. Set direction and promote business-focused, values-based communications plans; help identify and support opportunities for professional development.
• Manage external agencies and vendors, including PR agencies, to ensure quality and timely delivery of communication materials and activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the media environment and provide interpretation and guidance for strategies to deal with significant angles developing in the media.
• Metrics: Demonstrate continued strong relationships and demonstrate continuous improvement with regards to ViiV HC reputation.

Why You? Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in related field
• Extensive experience with product or corporate communications, media relations, and strategic communications.
• Communications experience, within healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience working with key decision makers, key issues related to pharmaceuticals, as well as political and social awareness.
• Experience developing communications; adept at working across matrix organizations, particularly within global organizations.
• Experience with metrics-based communications planning, media strategy, and stakeholder relationship approaches

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record of successfully developing and executing product communication strategies and plans, preferably in a global pharmaceutical company.
• Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory requirements, product lifecycle, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex scientific and medical information into clear and compelling messages for different audiences.
• Leadership presence and confidence providing strategic counsel to peers and senior executives.
• Excellent knowledge of media drivers and practices; ability to use that information to inform judgment on communications strategies and tactics including crisis/issues management
• Appreciation for the importance of internal communications and its role in alignment and performance
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Why ViiV? ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only company that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to leave no person living with HIV behind. We do this by being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We will push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV pandemic. We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. But ViiV isn\xe2\x80\x99t just somewhere to work \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact-driven team members who are hungry to make a difference. While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities. ViiV Healthcare is a company 100% focused on HIV that is majority owned by GSK, a global biopharma organization. As an employee of ViiV, you are part of a team united by a clear mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. Additionally, through our shareholder relationship with GSK, you have access to a range of shared benefits and career development opportunities. Job Application Close Date: 15th of December 2023 COB Please take a copy of the , as this will not be available post closure of the advert. #LI-GSK #LI-ViiV At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 38 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK. Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a diverse team and a truly inclusive culture where we\xe2\x80\x99re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies ViiV Healthcare does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact ViiV Healthcare\'s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to ViiV Healthcare. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and ViiV Healthcare. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of ViiV Healthcare. ViiV Healthcare shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. We\xe2\x80\x99re moving towards a more sustainable future with our new headquarters. With better public transport links and proximity to world-class science and technology institutions, we\xe2\x80\x99re excited for our move to the vicinity of Earnshaw Street, London WC1A (\xe2\x80\x9cthe New HQ\xe2\x80\x9d) by end H1 2024.